SEMPORNA: A fatal accident involving three vehicles was triggered at Jalan Semporna-Tawau yesterday when a car carrying the victims veered into the opposite lane, said Semporna district police chief Mohd Sabri Zainol.
He said the car, driven by a 34-year-old man and carrying six passengers aged between six months and 82 years, entered the opposite lane before colliding with a four-wheel drive vehicle and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
AdvertisementThe driver sustained severe injuries while five passengers died at the scene. Another passenger died while receiving treatment at the emergency unit of Semporna Hospital.
Sabri confirmed that all six victims, comprising three males and three females, were members of the same family.
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The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Those with information about the incident are urged to contact Semporna district police headquarters traffic investigation officer A Hemkkumar at 012-3650021 or 089-782020.